And it's one month until we head to the polls to vote in the State Election. We hear from Greens Member for Maiwar Michael Berkman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And Kevin Walters has been sacked by the Broncos after the club slipped from a Grand Final to 12th on the ladder in one season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Busiest day at Brisbane Airport with AFL Grand Final and school holiday travel

And how you can get involved in the AFL Grand Final festivities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BOMBSHELL | Broncos say bye bye Kevin Walters

Plus, Australia joins long list of countries calling for 21-day ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woolloongabba inferno still not safe for fire investigators

Plus, a man is fighting for life following a head-on collision on the Gold Coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire investigators on standby waiting for Woolloongabba inferno to be safe

And a monster blaze in the Gabba has left a man with life-threatening injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Witnesses, vision sought after teen girl is hit by ute in Geebung

Investigators return to Gabba inferno as emergency declaration lifts

Plus, the Greens have announced plans for a public bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BOM forced to apologise after test Tsunami warning causes panic

And Queensland Police will soon start new training to ensure they're ready for new coercive control laws in May.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billions spent in Brisbane boosts QLD to top domestic travel spot

And a former Ipswich Jets player will face court again today up on two counts of rape as well as a child grooming offence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holiday makers spend the most in QLD with Brisbane the jewel in the crown

Plus, the Matildas are coming to Brisbane and the Gold Coast later this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA boss says inflation still too high; Board holds rate at 4.35%

The cash rate has been left on hold at 4.35%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No relief for borrowers as RBA opts against rate cut

And s tobacco store in Runcorn has been rammed by a group in the early hours of this morning, with the car they use torched.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ipswich to trial new early DV intervention program

And a crime scene has been declared in Runcorn this morning after a tobacco business was rammed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan learner driver charged over fatal crash

And John 'JC' Collins has been named as Queensland's first Night Life Commissioner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Runcorn Tobacconist rammed and set alight

And Qantas and Virgin putting extra flights on to get Brisbane fans down to Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big property plans to transform Brissy's riverfront

And Police are intensifying their efforts to find a trio linked to four armed robberies on Brisbane's south side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas adds 2100 seats to get Brissy footy fans to Melbourne for AFL GF

Trump "safe" after gun fight outside Florida golf club; 50c transport no matter what way you vote; And Virgin slashes prices on Qld flightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump "safe" after gun fight outside Florida golf club; 50c transport no matter what way you vote; And Virgin slashes prices on Qld flights

The second man charged with the murder of Gold Coast mum Kelly Wilkinson has walked free after being acquitted by a jury.  29-year-old Bradley Bell was accused of aiding Brian Johnston who plead guilty to murdering his estranged wife earlier this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Bell acquitted of murder in Kelly Wilkinson trial

Detectives are awaiting the results of a postmortem before declaring a suspicious death after a body that was found in Ferny Grove Bushland last night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No clear cause of death yet after body found in Brisbane bushland

And 68 hours a year, that's how long we spend in traffic gridlock here in Brisbane.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pilot shortage means we could be without some of state's lifesaving helicopter services

The Carsales data shows we also spend $158 dollars on fuel as a direct result of congestion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane drivers spend 68 hours a year in traffic gridlock

A trough rolling across Southeast Queensland is kicking up a bit of storm and rain activity according the BOM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A stormy afternoon across SEQ and "once in a generation" aged care reforms

Sexual advances from senior officers, systematic misogyny, bullying and attitudes from the 1950's, Judith Ferrari says she heard it all in her 15 years while volunteering for the Rural Fire Service.  The former First Officer of Queensland's Wartburg Brigade is following in the footsteps of several other women and speaking out about an alleged "toxic culture" that's been allowed to fester within the Queensland Fire Department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former RFS officer makes fresh allegations of misogyny, toxic culture

And the State Government's cracking down on the illicit supply of tobacco products and vapes, passing new laws in parliament overnight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane paedophile whistleblower wants Blue Card back

And the Attorney General has been asked to intervene and get a childcare worker her Blue Card back, after she exposed her colleague Ashley Paul Griffith.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QLD Gov cracks down on retailers illegally selling ciggies and vapes

Both Tom Tate and Brisbane Deputy Mayor Krista Adams have come under fire for their publicly funded trips to the Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Coast ratepayers paid $40,000 for Mayor's trip to Paris

And the itinerary is set for the King's tour down under. He's snubbing Brisbane for Sydney and Canberra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luxury retail giant suing developer of Brisbane's new Queen's Wharf precicnt

And a former cop weighs in on the tactics a man, accused of pouring hot coffee on a Brisbane baby, used in fleeing the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King and Queen to visit Oz but snub Brisbane

A 42-year-old woman is under Police guard in hospital - arrested over the deaths of two boys in the Blue Mountains. Police found the bodies of the 9 and 11-year-old during a welfare check this afternoon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman under guard in hospital after the death of two boys

Legislation cracking down on so called "dodgy" IVF clinics and gender selection has passed through state parliament. The laws will also see the creation of a doner conception information register, meaning doner conceived people will be able to access their genetic history.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Landmark IVF laws pass Queensland Parliament

And children and teens could soon be stopped from using platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok, with the PM to legislate age limits in this term of government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh details into Brisbane baby accused attacker

And an arrest warrant is out for the foreign national who fled overseas accused of throwing hot coffee on Brisbane baby Luka.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM commits to social media age limit with Premier Miles to be consulted

Police say a 33-year-old foreign national accused of pouring hot coffee on a baby boy in a Brisbane Park has fled the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still no motive for hot coffee attack on baby, as cops give a major update

The hunt for a the man accused of pouring hot coffee over a baby in a Brisbane Park has now gone international. A team of 30 specialist detectives identified the man they believe was responsible, a day after he had fled the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hunt for Brisbane baby attacker goes international

And three serious assaults overnight on Brisbane's North. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police update expected as hunt continues for baby burn attacker

And we're expecting an investigation update today after a baby was burnt by hot coffee in a random attack in a Stones Corner park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cost-of-living crisis with Brisbane families $116 over budget every week

Temporary accommodation is being offered to residents affected by a burst water main which has caused major flooding in Shailer Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burst water main floods Brissie property

Premier Steven Miles has defended falling behind on hiring a new domestic violence workforce, saying it's hard to find staff at the momentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier responds to criticism over DV staff

And a community group seeking solutions to Brisbane's flight paths and aircraft noise is fed up with constant community consultation with little action.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man seriously assaulted in Chermside- one of two assaults overnight

And court today for a 26 year old man charged with stabbing another man in the leg with a knife in Deception Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Storm sweeps through Suncorp leaving Broncos down and out

Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock says it's premature to be talking about rate cuts, considering the current state of the economy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No chance of rate cuts anytime soon

And Star Entertainment is struggling to keep our new Queen's Wharf precinct open, now seeking Queensland's help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South East Qlders save $29 million in one month of public transport trial

And Brisbane's Lord Mayor, Mayoress and more than 400 others will spend tonight in their cars to raise money for homelessness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star Entertainment asks State Gov to help keep the lights on

The latest GDP figures showing it grew by just 1 per cent in the year to June. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's economy slows to a crawl

And an 11-minute flight taken by Premier Steven Miles has triggered heavy criticism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commuter chaos on the Pacific Motorway with man in 20s fighting for life

And the Premier's copping a bit of backlash for taking an 11-minute private plane trip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigations continue into death of a boy at a Brisbane daycare

Speaking in Brissie former Union boss Jade Ingham has labelled laws placing the Union in administration un-constitutional, un-democratic and un-Australian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CFMEU is taking the Federal Government to court

And Spring means swooping season. Brisbane City Council says it's recorded, on average, one swooping magpie related incident a day for the past two months.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 y.o charged with terrorism plot at Brisbane North school

And a baby boy badly burnt in a Stones Corner Park last week is now up and walking, ahead of his third surgery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teen charged with preparing a terrorist attack at a Brisbane North school

It's as a trained animal handler recovers in hospital after being bitten by a Tiger. The incident unfolded before the park opened this morning.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dreamworld promising "full review" into Tiger mauling

And Brisbane property prices have seen another jump, up 1.1% in August, but that growth is starting to slow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weather whiplash | August heat record before 10 degree drop

And weather whiplash. Brisbane temperatures to drop 10 degrees by Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cigarette costs go up,  rego prices slashed, minors can't buy blades- QLD September changes

The Bruce Highway is shut indefinitely south of Gladstone after 42-tonnes of ammonium nitrate on a truck exploded following a crash. A 50-year-old man died in the initial incident when his ute hit the truck.  Authorities are still examining the damage to the highway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Highway may be closed for days after huge explosion

And paramedics have issued a heat and health warning in anticipation of the extra hot days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane comes alive! Riverfire, Brisbane Festival, Broncos V Dolphins

And our first gold at the Paralympics overnight with Tom Gallagher claiming the men's 50 metre free style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second surgery today for baby badly burnt in Brisbane park attack

Calls for change from the families of two Police Officers killed during a religiously motivated attack in Wieambilla.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fallen officers' families call for change as Wieambilla inquest wraps up

The families of the two police officers executed during the Wieambilla shootings still have questions unanswered on the final day of the inquest into the religiously motivated terror attack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVOIDABLE | Families speak out on last day of Wieambilla inquest

And a manhunt is underway for three men accused of shooting another at a Bellmere home in the early hours of this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

$40,0000+ raised for Brisbane baby burn victim

And to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner believes our state has stuffed it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extra images released of man after Brisbane baby left badly burnt

Cowardly and unprovoked is how police have described the actions of a man who poured hot coffee over a baby at a Brisbane Park.  Detective Inspector Paul Dalton says officers are still hunting for the man that did a runner after the incident at stones corner yesterday.  The 9-month-old baby has undergone surgery and is not in a stable condition.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police still hunting for "cowardly" man who poured hot coffee on baby

And this time tomorrow we'll be watching the Paris Paralympics. 160 Aussie athletes including 21 from Brisbane will be competing over the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manhunt underway after baby burnt in Brisbane park

And engineers will remain at the site of a malfunctioning ride at Seaworld today, after it stopped mid-air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane bub burnt after random attack in park

Scenes in Brisbane were mirrored around the country with trade unionists protesting the CMFEU being forcibly placed into administration by the government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands march to protests CFMEU crackdown

The RACQ will place more than a thousand flowers along the Brisbane Queen Street Mall to represent the 5-year male road death toll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brissy construction workers warned today's march comes at a cost

And it'll be the coolest day of the week today at 28 degrees in Brisbane. We'll reach 34 by Saturday, the final day of winter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane construction workers to march in support on CFMEU

33-year-old Justin Stein has today been sentenced to life in prison without parole after being found guilty of killing the schoolgirl in June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Stein gets life sentence for murder of Tweed Schoolgirl Charlise Mutten

And in sport, the battle of Brisbane is on this weekend and it'll be a tight with both our Broncos and Dolphins sitting 9th and 10th respectively on the NRL ladder.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fog, strikes impact Brisbane Airport

And travelers passing through Brisbane Airport could face significant delays today due to strike action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fog, heat and everything you need to know about the final week of winter

Grave fears for a motorcyclist after a crash on the Centenary Highway near White Rock this afternoon.  Paramedics are on the scene. The latest from police is that the northbound lanes are closed, and motorists should avoid the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash near Brisbane

The 25-year-old Cherbourg man was just one in a group four that have now been charged in relation to a couple of break-ins across North Brisbane yesterday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police dog tracks down alleged thief after Brisbane break-ins

And one lucky local has taken out ALL last night's $100-million dollar powerball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Airport strike likely to impact Brisbane flights

And disruption to Brisbane travelers because of strike by refuellers at Sydney Airport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane lucky local wins entire $100 million Powerball jackpot

A report is being prepared for the coroner after a worker has died at a mine site in Central Queensland.  Early reports say a haul truck and a smaller vehicle collided at the Byerwen mine site, with the smaller vehicle going under the truck.  It's the second death at the site in less than three weeks.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Worker dies at Central Queensland mine site

And Brisbane leads the nation when it comes to the amount of homes selling for a profit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

70kg of cannabis and mushrooms seized in South Brisbane

And there's been a massive surge of Whopping Cough here in Brisbane, with health experts concerned that there's been a drop in pregnant women getting the vax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man stabbed by stranger in Nathan

The final person camped on a patch of grass near the William Jolly Bridge will today be helped into accommodation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane's tent city dismantled

And cross-border commissioner fast tracked amid crime crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello Brisbane? River city blanketed by by fog

It's getting personal in Parliament House today in the second last sitting week before the state election. The Premier has made a quick apology after accusing the Deputy Opposition Leader of wanting construction workers to die during an industrial relations debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firey session in Parliament as state election looms

And we've heard from one of the architects behind a new $6 billion dollar, 60,000 seat stadium proposal on Brisbane's riverside. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bullying blamed for QLD home school rates reaching record high

And Queensland families are ditching traditional schooling at a record rate due to bullying.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Privately funded stadium on Brisbane's riverside would still cost Miles Gov $2bn

The Premier has admitted that his 500 million dollar GABBA stadium upgrade may take it out of contention for cricket matches for some time.  It's as Cricket Australia has axed test matches in Brisbane for 2026 and 2027.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gabba upgrade to go ahead despite test cricket cancellations

And the Ekka has wrapped up for another year with 180,000 dagwood dogs devoured and 142,000 strawberry sundaes sold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man killed in seven-storey fall from South Brisbane high-rise

And Premier Steven Miles has poured cold water on a $6 billion dollar, 60 thousand seat stadium touted by the Brisbane Design Alliance.Picture: CH 7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star of Brisbane series Boy Swallows Universe nabs award at Logies

Ten-year-old Sophie Wang is being remembered as a great friend, compassionate and caring at a candlelight vigil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold Coast schoolgirl remembered by community

Hundreds are expected to gather at a candlelight vigil for a 10-year-old Gold Coast girl, allegedly killed by her mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds expected at candlelight vigil

And a crime scene has been established in Ipswich following a fire that's destroyed a home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane Valley Highway might be moved before Wivenhoe Dam works can start

And the Brisbane Valley Highway might need to be moved before work to upgrade Wivenhoe Dam can get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candlelit vigil for stabbing victim 10 y.o Sophie Wang

Queensland's Premier had to relocate a press-conference on the fly in Central Queensland after one nation candidate showed up unanounced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miles forced to move press conference after security concern

And we're being told to stay out of the Brisbane River following the release of wastewater due to all the wet weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tik Tok videos analyses as part of investigation into death of GC girl

A mother charged with the murder of her 10-year-old daughter has fronted a court on the Gold Coast. 46-year-old Yingying Xu is accused of killing 10-year-old Sophie Wang in Carrara last night.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Community in mourning after alleged murder of 10-year-old girl

And our Olympians have begun arriving back home in Paris. 25 to touch down at Brisbane Airport around lunchtime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The worst of the wet weather to hit today in Brissy

And some of our most successful Olympians are arriving back on Aussie soil today -- 25 of them at Brisbane Airport around lunchtime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46 y.o charged with murder of young girl in Gold Coast unit

The CEO of Surveyors Australia Michelle Blicavs says their members have been subject to threats and even forced to sign enterprise bargaining agreements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claims CFMEU members have been bullying surveyors in Brisbane

It's one of the recommendations the State Government has accepted, as part of its Supermarket Inquiry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transparency around the mark up of essential groceries assured

And Olympic great Sally Pearson reckons Brisbane's no-frills venue will kill the vibe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier accepts all recommendations from supermarket inquiry

Two Victorians and Queenslander have now been charged over an alleged Neo Nazi march through Brisbane City at the weekend...  A group of 40 people linked to the White supremacist group called the National Socialist Network marched allegedly chanting racist slogans and disrupting traffic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three charged over Neo Nazi march through Brisbane

Air safety experts are now on the ground in cairns after a helicopter cashed into the Hilton Double tree in the early hours this morning killing the pilot.  The chopper wasn’t supposed to be flying, according to the company that owns it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Very difficult thing to do", air safety experts on chopper crash

We could cop up to 100mm of rain before Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flood Watch warning issued for the South East

And Redcliffe's Kaylee McKeown one of two Aussie flag bearers at closing ceremony in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helicopter crashes into QLD luxury hotel

A Brisbane Police officer facing more than 140 counts of fraud, and 15 counts of forgery will face a magistrate on August 20. The 39-year-old male constable is accused of committing the offences while off duty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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